THIS CARD FEATURES

• Peony Corners Stamp Set
• Peony Corners Stamp & Die Bundle
• Peony Corners Stamp, Die & Stencil Bundle
• Essential Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set
  

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STAMPING AND STENCILING

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For the second layer, I turned the stencil and added Picked Raspberry to the larger flowers and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide Ink to the smaller ones.

Next I moved on to the leaves and flower centers with the other stencil. For these areas I used Black Soot, Hickory Smoke and Old Paper Distress Oxide Inks, then finished the flower centers with Black Soot as well.

STAMPING AND DIE CUTTING

Once all the ink blending was finished, I placed the cardstock back into my MISTI. I had kept the stamp in exactly the same position, so I could stamp the images once again with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. This brought back the crisp outlines beautifully after all the ink blending.

After heat setting the ink, I used the coordinating Peony Corners Die Set and ran both images through my Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine.

HOT FOILED SENTIMENT

For the sentiment I used the Essential Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set. I really love this set because with just one foiling and one die-cutting step, you can create a whole bunch of beautiful sentiments at once. Such a time saver!

I used the satin gold foil from the Satin Metallics Variety Pack, then die cut all the sentiments so I could choose the one that worked best with my card.

PUTTING THE CARD TOGETHER

For the card base, I paired a warm yellowish olive cardstock with a brighter pink cardstock. I really love how these colors work with the peachy pink flowers. They already give me a tiny bit of an autumn feeling, and you know how much I love that season!

I adhered the Peony Corners with 3D foam squares to give the card some dimension. Then I added the hot foiled sentiment on top, raising it a little higher so it would stand out nicely between the flowers.



Finally, I added a few clear sequins for a little extra sparkle, and the card was finished. I absolutely love how these colors turned out together! And you will see this beautiful Peony Corners set from me again very soon, because I also have a YouTube video tutorial coming with it. So keep an eye on my Instagram for the sneak peek! 👀✨

If you are new here, you can also find me on Instagram as @mona.toth where I share photo tips for crafters, and more cardmaking inspirations. (Yes, I have a facebook page too) :) 

GIVEAWAY

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a $15 or £15 gift card to three lucky winners.

The giveaway is open internationally. All three winners will be selected from entrants who take part in the blog hop by 11:59 pm BST on August 16 2026. The winners will be announced on the 'Giveaway Winners' page of the Alex Syberia Designs blog on 17 August 2026.

BLOG HOP ORDER

Alex Syberia Designs
Bobbi
Brenda
Carol
Hanh
Keisha
Lea
Martin
Mona <<< You're here
Nicoletta
Samantha
Sylvie

BEFORE YOU GO...

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USED SUPPLIES

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When this amazing Lush Floral Collection by Alex Syberia Designs release arrived, I instantly knew it would be hard to stop creating with it. I ended up making 15 cards with this collection, and I am still not done with it because it feels soo good to create with.

Before I share my first card inspiration with the release, I wanted to show you their first ever enamel pin collection! I photographed the product photos for their website, they are soo beautiful, just take a look.

This photo shows:

• Alex Syberia Designs Enamel Pin Bundle  [  US | UK ]
• Wrapped with Love Enamel Pin  [ US | UK ]
• Festive Poinsettia Enamel Pin  [ US | UK ]
• Alex Syberia Designs Logo Enamel Pin  [ US | UK ]

Next week I am coming with a fun video tutorial, I bet you're gonna love it, but before that I wanted to start by showing you some designs I made. These trio flowers are too pretty to keep waiting.

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What’s in the new release

The Lush Floral Collection includes:

• Lush Floral Full Release Bundle [ US | UK ]
• Floral Trio Die Set  [ US | UK ]
• Floral Trio Press + Hot Foil Plate  [ US | UK ]
• Floral Trio Press + Hot Foil Plate & Stencil Bundle  [ US | UK ]
• Lush Peony Bouquet Press + Hot Foil Plate  [ US | UK ]
• Lush Peony Bouquet Press + Hot Foil Plate & Stencil Bundle  [ US | UK ]

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First cards from the release: the blue floral trio

For these cards, I used the Floral Trio Die Set, the Floral Trio Press + Hot Foil Plate, and the Charming Flora Cover Die. I also used sentiments from Classic Sentiments and Essential Sentiments, which work so beautifully across the whole collection. 

The white flower card was made from Neenah Solar White cardstock and blended with Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Ink, and Peacock Feathers. I really love how fresh and airy that color feels on the white petals.

For the background, I used the Charming Flora Cover Die with Mermaid soft turquoise cardstock. It adds that lovely detailed texture without stealing the show from the flowers, which I always appreciate in a good cover die. 

The foiled blue flower was made with the Floral Trio Press + Hot Foil Plate on a light blue watercolor card panel I made earlier this year. I hot foiled it with gold foil through my Glimmer Hot Foil machine. Then added color with Mermaid Lagoon, Peacock Feathers and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Inks through the coordinating stencil. 

Those lovely leaves I also made from a lime green watercolored cardstock. Some leaves are diecut with the Floral Trio Die and others with  the Fantasy Flowers die-set. The leaves give such a fresh pop to the card. As a final touch I added highlights with white and gold pigment pen.

The die cut blue flowers were cut from a pre-painted blue watercolor panel I had made earlier while just relaxing and playing with color. I do this often to wind down, at the end of my day, and save them for later. They always turn into something beautiful later. On the top flowers I just run through with a bit of inkblending with Wilted Violet Distress Oxide ink to add a bit of color shift to the entire look.

For the pink floral version, I used Picked Raspberry and Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Ink, and I foiled that one with black foil. I really liked the stronger contrast there. Same flowers, same collection, but such a different mood.

A little peek at Lush Peony Bouquet plate

Okay now let’s talk about Lush Peony Bouquet. Honestly, it is one of my favorite press plate designs this year.

I made a lot of inspiration with it, I can’t wait to show you! Next week, I’ll also have a video coming with it, if you are super curious, you can already see it on the Lush Peony Bouquet product page. But as a teaser here is a card that did not make it into the upcoming tutorial, but I thought I will give it a chance to shine on the blog.

But if you spotted that colorful floral card in the corner, consider this your little teaser. More is coming very soon.

For this project, I used the Floral Trio Press + Hot Foil Plate & Stencil Bundle on a watercolor panel. I just blended black shoot distress and peacock feathers oxide ink through the stencil, and as a final touch I made some pencil work, with purple and pink pencils. As a final touch I had to add white pen to give a bit of glow to the peonies. :) 

Sentiments I used

The sentiments on all of these cards are from Classic Sentiments and Essential Sentiments by Alex Syberia Designs. These are the sentiments you will see on my Instagram a lot. Because it is sooo easy to use. You foil or ink through betterpress system an entire card panel with one “swoosh”, then diecut all the sentiments with one diecutting and that’s it! LOVE!

This is just the beginning with this collection. If you love florals, foiling and soft-but-special card details, you are going to enjoy what’s coming next. Follow me on Instagram for more inspiration and photo tips for cardmakers!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Used Craft Supplies

THIS PROJECT FEATURES

• June 2021 Release Bundle
• Hibiscus Flowers Stamp Set with their coordinating dies
• Hibiscus Flowers Stencils (2 Pack)
• Summer Drinks Stamp Set with their coordinating dies
• Tropical Toucans Stamp Set
• Heart Vines Die
• For the additional supplies visit the thumbnails below this post.
  
  

BLOG HOP

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Hi crafty friends! Welcome to day 3 of the Pretty Pink Posh May Blog Hop! This release is a pure joy so instead of one inspiration I have more in coastal mood. I am really curious which is your favorite so if you have time, please let me know in your comment on my blog.

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THIS PROJECT FEATURES

• Flower Bouquets Stamp Set with their coordinating dies
• Nautical Stamp Set with their coordinating dies
• You Are Special Script Die
• Pretty Petals Stencil
• Stitched Gift Card Holders Dies
• For the additional supplies visit the thumbnails below this post.

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CARD INSTRUCTIONS

USED COLORS

The next step was the coloring. I stamped the images from the Flower Bouquets and Nautical Stamp Sets with brown inkpad and colored them with alcohol markers. For the coastal color palette I have used the following colors from Spectrum Noir Illustrators: GY3, CT4, CT3, CT1, CG1, CG2, AG2, GT1, GT2, BT1, BT2, BT3, IB1, IB2, IB3, TN1, FS6, FS9, RB1, RB2, RB3, BG1, Blender. Classique: BG05. For the color comparison charts for brands of Markers visit Kit and Clowder.

BLOG HOP

We are celebrating with Pretty Pink Posh their new release, below is a list of all of the designers participating in today’s blog hop! Check out all of the wonderful inspiration!

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Hi crafty friend, I hope your week goes well. Today I have three happy and colorful card inspirations for you with the NEW and amazing Watercolor Florals collection by Sushma Hegde from Spellbinders.

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For all the three cards I have used different watercolor washes. For these watercolor techniques I have used Art Essentials palettes by Jane Davenport to get this bright happy look.

For the first card I painted rainbow stripes with bright watercolor shades and a 14-size flat watercolor brush, then I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder. Next, I stamped the floral images with watermark ink from the Fragrant Flowers Clear Stamp Set  to a piece of vellum, and heat embossed it. In the end I added highlights and sparkle effect with white pen.

For the next card I created a distressed rainbow look to the background. I wet the watercolor paper and I did stippling on it with a 14-size rounded watercolor brush. I started with purple color and added the other colors to create this effect. Once it was dry, I stamped on it the sentiment with watermark ink, then I heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. In the end I added colorful water-colored florals which I have created with the Beauty in Bloom Clear Stamp Set and white embossing powder. 

For the third card I have created a rainbow gradient wash with purple, pink, orange, yellow, green and blue colors. Once it was dry, I splattered on it with white watercolor. Once this was also dry, I stamped on it with Field of Flowers Clear Stamp Set and watermark ink, then I heat embossed it with white embossing powder.

I have also heat embossed the sentiment too, but with gold embossing powder instead of white. In the end I stamped a few more flowers to the background with watermark ink.

Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope you get a taste to play with these amazing watercolor florals! See you next time. Hugs, Mona. 

BEFORE YOU GO...

Let’s stay crafty friends! You can find more cardmaking inspiration, behind-the-scenes peeks and photography tips for crafters on my Instagram and Facebook pages.

📷✨ I’m on a mission to help cardmakers and crafters feel more confident with photography, so their beautiful creations can shine online too.

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USED SUPPLIES